However, processed foods are loaded with additives such as sweeteners, salts, artificial flavours, factory-created fats, colourings, chemicals that alter texture, and preservatives. But the story doesn’t end there, its not just what’s been added, but what’s been taken away. Processed foods are often stripped of nutrients such as soluble fiber, antioxidants, and “good” fats; designed by nature to protect your heart & body, Altering foods in this way is having a very detrimental effect on our health and our children`s.